The Riyadh Comedy Festival is making headlines, and it's not necessarily good news. The comedy festival in the capital of Saudi Arabia began on Friday, September 26, and features comedians like Dave Chappelle , Kevin Hart , Aziz Ansari , Pete Davidson , Andrew Schulz , Jo Koy , Bill Burr , and Louis C.K .. While some fans of the comedians are excited to see them performing in this part of the world , many others are disappointed in the decision. Fellow comedians and human rights advocates have been quick with their thoughts on these stars performing in a country not known for its freedom of speech.

What is the Riyadh Comedy Festival?

The two-week comedy festival is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and features high profile comedians. Attendees can expect traditio

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